A starter optics system that mounts directly to a PASCO meter stick.
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Product Summary
PASCO’s Meter Stick Optics Complete System includes all of the components needed to explore essential optics topics like image magnification, lens focal length, real and virtual images, combination of lenses, and so much more! This simple but robust system is designed to fit directly onto the included PASCO Aluminum Meter Stick, making measurements of object distance and image distance easy and straightforward for students.
The rechargeable LED light source provides long-lasting battery life and is bright enough to form clear images in a fully-lit classroom! The component holders and the viewing screen mount firmly on the meter stick, but can also be easily moved along the length of the meter stick. This makes the formation of real images easy to find and measure.
The high-quality lenses are clearly labeled and held firmly inside component holders. Using the built-in holding tabs, the lenses can be quickly exchanged in the component holders. Each lens comes with built-in standoffs to protect the lens surface from scratching and scuffing when placed flat on a tabletop.
All the components, with the exception of the meter stick, fit in the included storage box. This cost-effective set offers an all-in-one alternative to traditional optics benches and meets all the needs of introductory optics lessons.
Awards & Recognition
PASCO's Meter Stick Optics Complete System won Best of STEM for Physics. To read more about this prestigious award and what makes this system stand out to educators, visit our blog: PASCO Wins Best of STEM for 2023 Educators Pick Awards.
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“PASCO has long been a trusted leader in providing top-notch science equipment, and the Meter Stick Optics System is a shining example of their commitment to quality and innovation," says Dr. Lance Brand, science educator from Indiana. "First and foremost, the system's ease of setup and operation makes it a perfect fit for the classroom environment. As a teacher, I value tools that save valuable instructional time, and this system does just that. The straightforward setup allowed my students to dive into the experiments quickly, enabling them to focus on the concepts rather than struggling with equipment logistics.” |
Features
- Bright, rechargeable LED light source
- Lenses mounted in holders to protect from damage
- Organized storage box for easy classroom management
What's Included
- 1x Aluminum Meter Stick
- 1x Meter Stick Optics Light Source (OS-7054)
- 2x Meter Stick Optics Component Holder (OS-7055)
- 1x Meter Stick Optics Viewing Screen (OS-7056)
- 1x Lens, -150 mm
- 1x Lens, +100 mm
- 1x Lens, +200 mm
- 1x Storage Box
Product Specifications
| Lens Diameter | 30 mm |
| Lens Focal Lengths | +100 mm, +200 mm, -150 mm |
| Light Source Peak Wavelength | 520 nm to 540 nm |
| Height of Optical Axis | 9.5 cm |
| Viewing Screen Dimensions | 16.5 cm x 14.0 cm |
| LED Light Source Battery | USB Rechargeable Lithium Polymer 3.7 V 1000 mAH |
| Aluminum Meter Stick Dimensions | 6.95 mm x 28.0 mm x 1.0 m |
Buying Guide
| Parts Available Separately | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Meter Stick Optics Light Source | OS-7054 | -- |
| Meter Stick Optics Component Holder | OS-7055 | -- |
| Meter Stick Optics Lens Set | OS-7057 | -- |
| Meter Stick Optics Viewing Screen | OS-7056 | -- |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Meter Sticks (6 Pack) | ME-7032 | -- |
| Also Available | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NewMeter Stick Optics Components Kit | OS-7053 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Meter Stick Optics Complete System.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Real and Virtual Images with Converging and Diverging Lenses
Students try to create real images with a converging lens at different object distances. They develop a hypothesis and test it with a converging lens with a different focal length. Using what they learned about converging lenses...
Image and Object Relationships for a Converging Lens
Students investigate the relationship between the distance between an object and a converging lens and the properties of the image that is formed on a screen. They experimentally develop the thin lens equation and the magnification...
The Refracting Telescope
Students experiment to find out the combination of order of lenses that result in a telescope. They investigate the properties of the image produced by the objective and the eyepiece. They use what they learn to create a telescope...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
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| Meter Stick Optics Product Manual | English - 264.98 KB | |
